Now mind you, in 5 months when I actually turn 40, I will probably totally freak out and have a real nervous break down. But at the moment I am ready to tell anyone who will listen, "Hey, I'm 40!" and I'm not even 40 yet. Crazy? Probably.
Most girls look forward to turning sweet sixteen, teens get ridiculously ripped when they turn 21 and after that most look at birthdays at milestones to forget rather than celebrate. But for me, my approach to 40 has been planned for, anticipated, challenged and ready to conquer!!!!
Why would I be so bold? Perhaps it's because my other decades have been less than stellar. My twenties were a deade of crazy partying and ended in a divorce. My thirties were stressful, the birth of my two kids 19 months apart and a decade of sleepless nights, catering to others and putting everyone first.
And if you really think about it, there are a lot of expectations that come with being 20. You're supposed to be cute, wear cute clothes, go out, look perfect. Smile nice, dress like everyone. Find the right guy, settle down and have a huge wedding. And 30--you should be settled, have kids, a nice house, a good job. Learn to cook, buy a van. 40?!! No expectations. Think about it, does anyone have any positive expectations for a 40 year old woman? NO!!!!
But at almost 40, I have learned to juggle many balls and keep them all in the air. I have achieved a balance that I have not had at any other time in my life. I have a job that suits me, two kids that I adore, parents that support me, a husband who indulges me, and friends who got my back. I've partied till I puked, travelled around the world, bought myself my own bags and jewelry, I've carried two babies and gave birth to them naturally, I've pierced my belly button, tattooed my back, been so naughty that I was the talk of the town, graduated with my Master's Degree with a 4.0, paid off my student loans, bought my dream car then sold it for a mommy van, I've coached AYSO soccer, gained 40 pounds during pregnancy, lost 27 and can fit in a size 2 again. There are no regrets and lots of memories already made and still more to make!
So, here's to my 40th year and some of the goals I hope to accomplish:
- Run at least a mile every day this year
- Run 1212 miles total this year
- Run the Honolulu Marathon in December
- One more tattoo
- Reach my highschool soccer weight (4 pounds to go)
- Begin writing my book
- Begin looking into getting my PhD
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